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Unveil the Hidden Gems of Fujian: A 3 Days Journey to Xiamen and Hakka Tulou

Overview

Discover the unique blend of coastal beauty and cultural heritage on a captivating journey to Xiamen and the Hakka Tulou villages in Fujian. Start in the vibrant city of Xiamen, known for its picturesque beaches, charming islands, and rich history. Then, venture into the countryside to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hakka Tulou, ancient earthen structures that have housed communities for centuries. This trip offers a perfect mix of modern cityscapes and traditional rural life, showcasing the diverse attractions of Fujian province.

Highlights

  • Gulangyu Island, Xiamen: Wander through this car-free island, famous for its colonial architecture, beautiful gardens, and tranquil beaches.
  • Nanputuo Temple, Xiamen: Visit this historic Buddhist temple, set against a backdrop of lush hills and offering a serene escape within the city.
  • Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, Xiamen: Enjoy shopping and dining along this bustling street, lined with a mix of traditional and modern shops and eateries.
  • Hakka Tulou Clusters: Explore the unique circular and rectangular earthen buildings in Yongding and Nanjing counties, marveling at their architectural ingenuity and cultural significance.
  • Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster: Admire this iconic cluster of five tulou, resembling a blooming flower from above, and learn about the Hakka way of life.
  • Yuchang Building: Visit one of the oldest and largest tulou, known for its distinctive tilted structure and fascinating history.

Tour Plan

Day 01 Xiamen Arrival -City Sightseeing

Arrive at Xiamen,pick up by your driver and guide, then transfer to hotel for check in

After a short break , start the sightseeing

Visit the Eighth Seafood Market and the old town. Take a scenic drive on the Island Ring Road along the East Coast of Xiamen

In the afternoon, take a 20-minute boat trip to Gulangyu. Take a peaceful walk and appreciate various old buildings before visiting Shuzhuang Garden, a beautiful seaside garden and the famous Piano Museum with a collection of 80-fold rare old pianos from all over the world. Then take the ferry back to Xiamen

Overnight in Xiamen

Day 02 Xiamen- Nanjing Hakka Tulou

After breakfast, drive 2.5hours to Nanjing Tulou,start the Tulou tour

  • Tianluokeng Tulou: located in Shangban Village, Shuyang Town. The castle, composed primarily of four round and one rectangular earthen house, is one of the most magnificent and well-preserved Hakka Castles in the area. The village is also listed in the Famous Historic Cultural Village in China for its typical cultural regional system.
  • Yuchanglou:Located in Xiaban Village, Yuchanglou was built in 1308 and is one of the oldest existing Tulou. This five-story earth building is most famous for its tilted pillars. The most extreme is slanted at15-degree angle. Yuchanglou has been like this for more than 600 years and remains intact today.
  • Taxia Village: This exquisite Hakka village is located in a valley in Shuyang Town. There are more than 20 earthen building of different shapes built along the bank of a clear brook that flows through the entire village. Another major attraction is Zhang's Clan Ancestral Hall, Next to a pond, 20 stone flagpoles rise like a stone forest in front of it. As one of the most well-reserved ancient clan house in China, Zhang's Clan Ancestral Hall is listed among the key culture relics protected under national level.
  • Hekeng Tulou Cluster: Located in Hekeng Village, Shuyang Town, this extremely extensive and impressive cluster consists of 27 earthen houses and is also one of the 10 Tulou and Tulou clusters that are inscribed as world heritage.

check in at hotel in Changdi inn, located in Hongkeng Culture Village. You can have some free time in the village and hanging around yourself

Overnight in Changdi Inn

Day 03 Hakka Tulou-Xiamen-Leaving

In the morning , go to Chuxi Tulou Cluster: the Chuxi Tulou cluster includes five large circular buildings and ten rectangular buildings. Jiqinglou is the oldest and most special round earth buildings in this area. It is almost 600 years old and covers a total area of 2826 m2 with 206 rooms. Unlike normal round earth building that usually got only four public stairways, Jiqinglou is equipped with 72 stairways, which divide the whole building into 72 independent units. All rooms, stairways and interior walls are constructed with wood and rabbet structure. Not even a single nail is used for the construction and the earth building remains intact after 600 years.Jiqinglou also houses more than 10,000 exhibits about the unique life, history and culture of the Hakka people

&from hotel drive to here need 30min

Shiqiao Village: is located in the mountain area along a deep and long valley, 400 meters above the sea level. Shiqiao is a mountain village with many interesting Tulou houses resided by Zhang families.  One of many interesting Tulous of the village is the 4-story Tulou, Shunyu-lou which was built in 1945 by Zhang family. It has the longest outer diameter, 74.1m, among the single donut-type Tulou houses with the inner corridor. Another one is Changyuan-lou which was built in 1723 (Qing dynasty)  by Zhang family, on a linear site with a steep slope facing a stream. It is a rectangular type Tulou which shows dramatic harmony with nature.

Then drive 2.5hour back to Xiamen for flight.train to next destination , we wish you a pleasant journey !

Package Rate

From 590€ p/p

Price based on a private tour for 2 people and varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel

INCLUSIVE: 

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation based on twin share
  • Daily breakfast
  • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All land transfers on best-in-class local transportation indicated in the itinerary.
  • Experience English-speaking tour guide(other languages also available)
  • Drinking water throughout the trip
  • Travel Insurance
  • Government tax and service fee

EXCLUSIVE:

  • International & Domestic flight/train tickets
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip…)
  • Tips and porters at the hotels
  • All other services which are not mentioned in INCLUDING

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